Charitable cash donations to St. Jude

When you provide cash donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®, you help give children with cancer and other life-threatening diseases a chance to live their best lives.

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$50 could help provide basic medical supplies for patients in treatment

$100 could help provide meals to nourish patients and their families

$250 could help cover travel expenses for patients and their families

$20 /mo could help provide school supplies to keep patients learning

$25 /mo could help provide rehab equipment for patients as they recover

$50 /mo could contribute to treatment, as most kids need 3 or more years of care

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What is a monetary donation?

Monetary donations are one of the most straightforward ways to donate to charitable organizations like St. Jude. Sometimes referred to as a cash contribution or cash donation to charity, monetary donations refer to the act of giving financial resources to a nonprofit organization or group. These can include any contributions made via:

cash
check or electronic funds transfer (EFT)
online payment services
debit or credit cards
payroll deduction
unused gift cards.

What is not a cash contribution?

In-kind gifts — donations of time, physical goods or services — are not considered monetary donations. This means that volunteer hours or the donation of physical items, like supplies, vehicles or toys, do not qualify as monetary donations.

Is there a tax deduction for monetary donations?

To estimate the tax deduction that you may receive for a donation of cash or appreciated assets, you can use tools like this charitable donations tax deduction calculator.

Do you need proof of charitable monetary donations?

To receive a tax deduction for cash donations, the IRS requires a record of the contribution. We provide an annual donation statement for all tax-deductible donations made to St. Jude. If you need a copy, call (800) 822-6344 or request a copy of your annual donation statement for tax deduction purposes online.

ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital does not provide tax, legal or accounting advice. This material is prepared and made available to you for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide or be relied upon for tax, legal or accounting advice. You should always consult a tax professional to determine your particular tax benefits that may result from any particular type of gift to charity.

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How to make a tax-deductible cash donation to St. Jude

Monetary donations to St. Jude can be made in a number of ways. Donations can be completed via our online donation platform using:

credit or debit card
personal or business e-check
PayPal™
Apple Pay®.

Donations can also be made using payroll deduction if your organization is a St. Jude corporate partner.

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Make a cash donation by mail

You may also physically mail a donation check to St. Jude. If you choose this donation method, please use the following legal name and tax identification listed in the red section below.

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FAQs

Making a cash donation to charity offers potential financial and emotional benefits.
- Tax deductions: a cash gift to a qualified 501(c)(3) are tax deductible on your federal income tax return, meaning your cash donation could help you save on taxes.
- Purpose and passion: your cash gift could deepen your connection to the charity you choose.
- Inspiration: a cash gift can encourage those around you to live charitably and can be a source of hope for those recipients associated with the charity.
When you make a cash donation to St. Jude, you are helping St. Jude:
- Spread hope while helping families face their darkest moments.
- Provide customized care to some of the world’s sickest children.
- Ensure that families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food — so they can focus on helping their child live.
Yes, you can set up recurring monthly donations to St. Jude. Donors who give any amount each month become a Partner In Hope. St. Jude Partners In Hope® is a special community of monthly supporters who are committed to saving children with cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

You can establish your recurring gift online so that your donations automatically happen each month. You can also manage your giving online if you want to adjust your contributions.

Please use the following legal name and tax identification:

ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
501 St. Jude Place
Memphis, TN 38105

Tax ID Number:
62-0646012

We are a tax-exempt, charitable institution listed in the Federal Internal Revenue Service Publication #78, "Cumulative List of Organizations," revised IRS Code 501(c)(3).

View the IRS Determination Letter.

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Explore planned giving

We have a Gift Planning representative in your area who can provide additional information. They can also help you prepare the right questions to ask your financial advisor to determine what type of planned gift may be right for you.

Email giftplanning@stjude.org, call (800) 395-1087 or fill out the form below, and a St. Jude representative will contact you.

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Have you left St. Jude in your will or estate plan?

As an acknowledgment of your generosity when you give a gift to St. Jude through your will or estate plan, you become a member of the Danny Thomas – St. Jude Society, and we recognize your commitment to the mission of St. Jude in a variety of ways.

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How your donation makes a difference

Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food — so they can focus on helping their child live.

St. Jude has helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate in the U.S. from 20% in 1962 to more than 80% today. Thanks to generous donors like you, St. Jude can give our doctors and researchers the tools and technology they need to make the next groundbreaking discovery.

Every child deserves a chance to live their best life and celebrate every moment. When you support St. Jude, you can help make cures possible for kids with cancer. Together, we can save more lives.